FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSTRUMENT

MDR report key: 3011786 · Received March 19, 2013

Report

Report Number
2955842-2013-00906
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 19, 2013
Date of Event
August 30, 2012
Report Date
February 20, 2013
Manufacturer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL,INC.
Product Code
NAY
PMA / PMN Number
K050369
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; THEREFORE, THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER REPORTED FAILURE MODE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED IF THE INSTRUMENT IS RETURNED (POST ENGINEERING EVALUATION) OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

RECEIVED MEDWATCH REPORT FROM THE CUSTOMER, ACCORDING TO THE MDR REPORT, 'FENESTRATED BIPOLAR INSTRUMENT HAD A MISALIGNED JAW FROM A DEFECTIVE FREYED CABLE. NOT OBVIOUS PATIENT HARM.'

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
113436 FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS INSTRUMENT ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT NAY INTUITIVE SURGICAL,INC. 420205-05

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 60 YR DAVINCI SI SYSTEM, ESU, INSTRUMENTS & ACCESSORIES